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title: "Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop vs Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack"
description: "Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop vs Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ecxm1fi081/quechua-nh-escape-500-rolltop/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990427/carryons/quechua-nh-escape-500-rolltop-ecxm1fi081.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop | Feature | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 27L | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| side | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zoki9h16hl/quechua-nh-500-hiking-backpack/)

by [Quechua](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Quechua)

![Front facing view of the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990426/carryons/quechua-nh-500-hiking-backpack-zoki9h16hl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Side on the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop; Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop; 1 on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 141 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop** carries the same capacity as the **Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack** (23L vs. 23L), while the **Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop** fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop; if you want to travel lighter, the Quechua NH Escape 500 Rolltop is the better call.